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We rely on and trust our Dining Services Manager to manage the operation of the Dietary Department to include staffing, food ordering and preparation, food delivery and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, patient care plans and appropriate regulations. Why Work For Us? Excellent pay Excellent health benefits packages Career advancement opportunities

Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year Flexible scheduling available

Benefits & Conditions:

No waiting period for enrollment

Three health plan options

Delta Dental

VSP Vision

Free Basic Life Insurance

Disability, Critical Illness, Accident & Legal Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities:

Plan facility and individual resident menus in conjunction with the Dietitian utilizing Company menu program.

Participate in regularly scheduled conferences and meetings in the center and outside training meetings.

Ensure food and supplies are purchased within budget and are timely and available for each meal.

Ensure food is nutritional, appetizing, prepared per menu and recipes and served in a timely manner. Ensure appropriate meals/snacks are served to residents.

Utilizes menu and patient care software.

Monitor food production maintaining use of standardized recipes and menus and ensuring proper preparation, food handling and storage of food and supplies. Maintain the highest level of quality and timeliness of food service.

A full job description, including all responsibilities and physical requirements will be provided during the interview process upon request

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

State approved dietary manager certificate or become certified within one year from hire date

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required

Minimum of 1 year in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, school, prison or armed services food service experience

Certification for food protection (i.e. ServSafe or equivalent preferred)